Hjalmar Falk

Norwegian linguist (1859–1928)
Person human Q1778596
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Hjalmar Falk

Summary

Hjalmar Falk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vang Municipality[2]. He was born on April 2, 1859[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on November 2, 1928[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], professor[7], and philologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vang Municipality[2], Hjalmar Falk…
  • Hjalmar Falk died in Oslo[4].
  • Hjalmar Falk was born on April 2, 1859[3].
  • Hjalmar Falk died on November 2, 1928[5].
  • Hjalmar Falk held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Hjalmar Falk worked as a linguist[6].
  • Hjalmar Falk's professions included professor[7].
  • Hjalmar Falk worked as a philologist[8].
  • Among Hjalmar Falk's employers was University of Oslo[11].
  • Hjalmar Falk received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[12].
  • Hjalmar Falk received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[13].
  • Hjalmar Falk was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[14].
  • Hjalmar Falk is recorded as male[15].
  • Hjalmar Falk's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hjalmar Falk's Commons category is recorded as Hjalmar Falk[17].
  • Hjalmar Falk's family name is recorded as Falk[18].
  • Hjalmar Falk's given name is recorded as Q18428430[19].
  • Hjalmar Falk's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[20].
  • Hjalmar Falk's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[21].
  • Hjalmar Falk's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[22].
  • Hjalmar Falk's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'sv', 'text': 'Peterolsen Groth Hjalmar Seierstedt Falk'}[23].
  • Hjalmar Falk's sibling is recorded as Bjarne Falk[24].

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Origins and Family

Hjalmar Falk was born in Vang Municipality[2]. He was born on April 2, 1859[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], professor[7], and philologist[8]. Hjalmar Falk was employed by University of Oslo[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[12], a grade of an order[25], in Norway[26] and Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[13], a science award[27], in Norway[28].

Death and Burial

Hjalmar Falk died on November 2, 1928[5]. He died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Hjalmar Falk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Hjalmar Falk born?

Born in Vang Municipality[2], Hjalmar Falk…

Where did Hjalmar Falk die?

Hjalmar Falk died in Oslo[4].

What did Hjalmar Falk do for work?

Hjalmar Falk worked as linguist[6], professor[7], and philologist[8].

What awards did Hjalmar Falk receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[12] and Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, professor, philologist
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  2. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Occupation linguist, professor, philologist
    Employer University of Oslo
    Sex or gender male
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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